The envoy expressed satisfaction over the extension of the memorandum of understanding on rice trade between Bangladesh and Vietnam and informed that the first consignment of rice from Vietnam is scheduled to reach Chittagong within 15 days.

In this context, the prime minister said: "We want to preserve extra food to meet any eventuality."

Pointing out Vietnam's socioeconomic development, the prime minister said the Southeast Asian nation achieved remarkable success after the war.

"Vietnam is an example to us and we follow it," she said, adding: "We had to fight for independence like Vietnam."

"Bangladesh and Vietnam could share their experiences in different fields like trade and culture," she said.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina meets with the new Vietnam Ambassador to Bangladesh Tran Van Khoa at her office in the parliament. Photo: PID

Describing poverty as the common problem for the developing countries, Hasina called for working together to eliminate the ‘curse’.

"If we work together we can achieve success in this regard," she said.

Appreciating the continuous efforts of Bangladesh in combating terrorism and the adverse impacts of climate change, the Vietnamese ambassador said, "We've many commonalities and we can learn from each other."